Application of UNFC 2009 in Uranium Deposits: Critical

Expert Group on Resource Classification Fifth Session and UNFC Workshop
Application of UNFC 2009 in
Uranium Deposits:
Critical Assessment of Indian
Scenario
A. K. Sarangi
Uranium Corporation of India Ltd.
Assessment of Resources / Reserves: Indian Scenario
• Uranium is grouped under "Atomic
Minerals" in Part B of The First
Schedule of MMDR Act, 1957.
• Exploration details, estimation and
other related aspects are considered
classified under Atomic Energy Act,
1962.
• The estimation of reserves and
preparation mining plan etc are carried
out by RQP for Atomic Minerals
(certified under special provision)
• Mining plans are approved (under
special provisions)
Mineral
Reserve
Mineral
Resource
Proved
Probable
Measured
Indicated
Inferred
Exploration Results
Indian uranium industry to broaden the
Overseas
production base through participation in
Opportunities development of overseas properties
UNFC System
UNFC - 2009
Class
Commercial
viability
Maturity of
studies
Geological
Uncertainties
Categories
E
F
G
Commercial Projects
1
1
1, 2, 3
Potentially commercial
Projects
2
2
1, 2, 3
Non-commercial
Projects
3
3
1, 2, 3
Additional quantities in
place associated with
known projects
3
3
1, 2, 3
Exploration projects
3
3
4
Additional quantities in
place associated with
potential deposits
3
4
4
UNFC – 2009 Sub-class with sub-categories
Class
Sub-class
Known Deposit
Commercial
Projects
Potentially
commercial
Projects
Noncommercial
Projects
Categories
E
F
G
On Production
1
1.1
1, 2, 3
Approved for development
1
1.2
1, 2, 3
Justified for development
1
1.3
1, 2, 3
Development pending
2
2.1
1, 2, 3
2
2.2
1, 2, 3
Development un-clarified
3.3
2.2
1, 2, 3
Development not viable
3.3
2.3
1, 2, 3
3.3
4
1, 2, 3
3.2
3
4
3.3
4
4
Development on hold
Additional quantities in place
Exploration projects
Potential
Deposit Additional quantities in place
Flow of Exploration Results to Production
Exploration
Exploration
Results
Production
Development
Pending
Justified for
Development
Development
on Hold
Exploration
Prospect
Reserves
Resources
Development
Unclarified
Development
not viable
Remaining
Prospectivity
Approved for
Development
On Production
Extracted
Indian Scenario
Exploration Results
G4
Indian Scenario
Exploration
Resources
Analysis /
Assessment
Indian Scenario
Exploration Results G4
North Delhi Fold Belt,
Rajasthan
Metasomatite
Bhima basin,
Karnataka
Granite Related
Mahadek Basin,
Meghalaya,
Sandstone type
Singhbhum Shear
Zone, Jharkhand
Metamorphite
Resources
North Cuddapah basin,
Andhra Pradesh
Unconformity type
G3+G2+G1
F3 +F2
E3 + E2
South Cuddapah Basin,
Andhra Pradesh
Carbonate Related
Indian Scenario
Resources
Reserves
Testwork /
Feasibility
studies
Indian Scenario
Exploration Results G4
Resources
G3+G2+G1
F3 +F2,,E3 + E2
North Delhi Fold Belt,
Rajasthan
Mahadek Basin,
Meghalaya
Domisiat (KPM Project)
Reserves
G1
Bhima basin,
Karnataka
Gogi Project
F1
E1
Singhbhum Shear
Zone, Jharkhand
Jaduguda, Bhatin
Narwapahar, Bagjata,
Turamdih, Bandhuhurang
& Mohuldih
North Cuddapah basin,
Andhra Pradesh
South Cuddapah Basin,
Andhra Pradesh
Tummalapalle Project
Lambapur-Peddagattu
Project
Class
Known Deposit
Commercial
Projects
Potentially
commercial
Projects
Sub-class
Indian uranium deposits
Categories
On Production
Bagjata, Jaduguda, Bhatin, Narwapahar,
Turamdih, Banduhurang and Mohuldih
1,1,1
Tummalapalle
1,1.2,1
Tummalapalle Extension, Lambapur,
Peddagattu, KPM, Gogi and Rohil.
2, 2.1, 1
2, 2.1, 2
Approved for
development
Justified for
development
Development
pending
Banadungri-Sinidungri, Extension of
Development
Narwapahar and Jaduguda, Kanampalle and
on hold
Chitrial
Noncommercial
Projects
Development
un-clarified
Bangurdih, Garadih, Nimdih, Rajgaon,
Kanyaluka, Lostoin, Wahkyn and Kuppunur
Development
not viable
Bodal, Wahkut, Umthongkut, Gomaghat,
Phlangdiloin and Tyrnai
Walkunji-Yelakki, Jajawal, Dhumath-Dhabi,
Additional quantities in place Umra, Bhandaritola, Mogarra, Naktu,
Rajpura, Kasha-Kalandi, Tileli, Pokhri-Tunji.
Exploration projects
Potential
Deposit Additional quantities in place
2, 2.2, 1
2, 2.2, 2
2, 2.2, 3
3.2, 2.2, 1
3.2, 2.2, 2
3.2, 2.2, 3
3.3, 2.3, 2
3.3, 2.3, 3
3.3, 4, 2
3.3, 4, 3
Indian Scenario
Tummalapalle

Reserves available (after
depletion as on 1st April of
every year)

Includes quantities
potentially recoverable
Conclusion
• Indian Uranium Mining Industry has been
attempting to align with UNFC
– Well-structured
– Well regulated
• A large base of experts / professionals to
address complex issues on uranium
exploration and mining in the country
Thank you

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